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James Vincent’s blog on fashion, food, and fitness
How to Pick Great Ripe Fruit
By C. S. Nelson By design, fruit is mysterious. Its skin prevents the buyer from seeing what’s inside before the purchase. But this is not a mystery without clues. When you know what to look for you can greatly increase the chances of bringing home the perfect sweet piece
Do You Really Need to Go Gluten-Free? Know the Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
by beconrad Doctors and scientists have long known that some people were sensitive to gluten. Celiac disease is a well documented and widely studied disease in which sufferers are unable to process the gluten in pasta, bread and other food sources. The inability to process gluten can lead to a
Spring Fashion 2015 – Tailor It To You – Key Items With Transferable Fashion Skills
Written & Produced by James Vincent It can be hard to know what to buy to freshen up your wardrobe for a new season when there’s still snow on the ground and temps hovering around freezing. Also, with so much noise from every men’s fashion web site, magazines, blogs etc.
Out With the Old, In With the Old: Five Fitness Trends That Remain Super Hot This Year
From Lycra leotards to maple-infused water, the fitness industry is not without its fads. Luckily, for those who would rather shed pounds than dollars, this year’s trend is a “back to basics” approach using proven methods to get you fit, lean and toned. So before you leap into the rip
9 Reasons Why 15 Million Americans Practice Yoga Each Year
Charlize Theron. Robert Downey, Jr. Jennifer Aniston. Adam Levine. Joe Johnson. Alessandra Ambrosio. What do all of these celebrities have in common (besides being A-list actors, musicians, athletes, and supermodels)? They all swear by yoga. And their physical appearance and mental aptitude enthusiastically scream the benefits associated with practicing yoga.
Use the Off-Season to Become a Better Athlete
Whether you play sport in a recreational league or varsity ball, off-season training can be the key to becoming the best player you can. The hard work you do in your time off — and the time you take to let your body recover — can “make or break” your
A Dairy Lover’s Guide to Choosing the Most Nutritious and Delicious Products
Beloved dairy products like milk, butter, and yogurt can be a delicious part of a healthy diet. To enjoy the full benefits of this creamy food group, choosing the right dairy is essential. As a rule, grass-fed, whole milk products are tastier and more nutrient dense than the heavily marketed
5 Ways to Get Exercise When You Don’t Have Time to Exercise
Between work, family commitments and chores, who has time to exercise? While it might seem impossible to fit exercise into a hectic schedule, it’s actually easy to get some exercise every day, no matter how busy you are. Here are five ways to exercise when you don’t have any spare
Healthier Pasta: Why You Should Be Eating Whole-Grain Pasta
Healthier Pasta: Why You Should Be Eating Whole-Grain Pasta By Carlton Ryan Pasta is a delicious and consequently highly popular food. However, pasta is also not particularly healthy since it is high in carbohydrates and has little nutritional value. Eating pasta isn’t terrible for you, but it certainly won’t make you
Eleven Foods That Will Help Keep You Full
By Carlton Ryan Many of us eat too much. The average person would be healthier if they ate less everyday. Of course, doing so is hard. Among the myriad difficulties is hunger. If you try to eat less, you may feel as if you are starving much of the time.
